How to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Reservoir station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Reservoir station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

54min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, take the 52 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

42min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Newton, MA

The distance between Harvard Square and Newton, MA is approximately 6.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, take the 52 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

42min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Reservoir station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square and Newton, MA by bus and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard Square to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Eliot St @ Bennett St stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard Square and Newton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Newton, MA costs $4.10.

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